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14 November 2024
Finance and investments, Financial panorama, In focus, Investment and markets, NewsWhat moved the markets in OctoberFurther 0.50% rate cut by the Bank of Canada.
Market positioning in response to a second term for Donald Trump as President of the United States. -
15 October 2024
Financial panorama, In focus, Investment and markets, NewsWhat moved the markets in SeptemberChina unveils new initiatives to stimulate its economy. First round of rate cuts by the Fed. The FTSE Canada Universe Bond Index, which includes Canadian government and corporate bonds, has posted a positive return of 4.27% year to date
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18 September 2024
Financial panorama, In focus, Investment and markets, NewsWhat moved the markets in AugustOn September 4, the Bank of Canada cut its policy rate for the third time, by 0.25%, to 4.25%. The market is expecting two or three more cuts this year.
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15 August 2024
Financial panorama, In focus, Investment and markets, NewsWhat moved the markets in JulySignificant rise in stock markets, mainly outside the U.S. Global economic slowdown.
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15 May 2024
Financial panorama, NewsWhat moved the markets in AprilWidespread fears about inflation. U.S. economy still growing.
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12 March 2024
Financial panorama, Investment and markets, NewsWhat moved the markets in FebruaryNo change in the Bank of Canada or Fed policy rates. Canadian economy slowing, but not in recession. Continued growth of the U.S. economy. Record levels on the U.S. market, driven by the theme of artificial intelligence.
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14 June 2022
Financial panoramaWhat moved the markets in MayVery volatile month for the North American stock markets, which ended May where they started. Uncertainty about the extent of central bank rate hikes. Risk of stagflation and recession still present. Precarious supply chains.
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12 May 2022
Financial panoramaWhat moved the markets in AprilA difficult month for both equities and bonds. New surge in inflation and further policy rate hikes by central banks. Management of the new COVID-19 wave in China and slowdown of its economy. Invasion of Ukraine and impact of the war on commodity prices.
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12 April 2022
Financial panoramaWhat moved the markets in MarchThe invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the impact of this war on commodity prices, as well as the surge in inflation and the rate hikes announced by central banks, remain the key focus of the markets.
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09 March 2022
Financial panoramaInflation again, and Ukraine…During these turbulent times, we are diligently pursuing the mandate you entrusted to us:
sound and effective management of your wealth. Our goal is to free you from financial
concerns at such a humanly difficult and troubling time.
